Background There are no studies of the distinct trajectories of children's psychological
distress over the first year after a destructive natural disaster and the determinants of these …

Importance Disaster exposure is associated with the development of posttraumatic stress
(PTS) symptoms in youths. However, little is known about how to predict which youths will …

Natural disasters, such as hurricanes and floods, are increasing in frequency and scope.
Youth exposed to disasters are at risk for developing posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) …

Background Theorists and researchers have demonstrated multiple trajectories of symptoms
following disasters (Ecology and Society, 13, 2008, 9), highlighting the importance of …

Objective: We investigated the influence of hurricane exposure, stressors occurring during
the hurricane and recovery period, and social support on children's persistent posttraumatic …

BACKGROUND: The current study examined rates of comorbidity among children's
symptoms of posttraumatic stress (PTS) and depression after a natural disaster, Hurricane …

Objective To determine the range and severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
symptoms exhibited by children after exposure to a natural disaster. Method Three months …

This investigation examined psychosocial and behavioral factors involved in the course of
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in youth affected by Hurricane Katrina …

Abstract Self-report data for 5,687 children ranging in age from 9 to 19 years were collected
approximately three months after Hurricane Hugo devastated the rural community where the …

This study explored pathways through which hurricane-related stressors affected the
psychological functioning of elementary school aged children who survived Hurricane …